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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION AND STUDENT SUPPORT

The Office of New Student Orientation and Student Support provides on-going programs and services that support new students and families in transition to Southern Methodist University.

Providing a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
Connecting students to University resources and people
Acquainting new students with institutional expectations and values
Promoting learning and discovery both inside and outside of the classroom
Fostering pride in the SMU community

Meet our professional staff!

News

Encore TIPS Training: Encore will be sponsoring a special TIPS Training on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:00pm in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center, Portico E. Register for this session!

Passport to Dallas : Learn more about life in Dallas!

January AARO Registration: Coming Soon!

orientation 2009

Orientation Registration
Register for AARO and Mustang Corral
January Orientation
Information on January AARO and Mustang Corral
Academic Advising Registration and Orientation (AARO)
Required summer program for incoming students
Mustang Corral
Off-campus retreat for incoming students
Encore
Events throughout the semester to reconnect students and staff

Resources

First Year's Owner's Manual
2009 Owner's Manual, a booklet full of information and tips for a student's first year at SMU!
Parents and Families
Helpful information from SMU's Parent Liaison
SMU on Facebook
Become a fan of SMU on Facebook. SMU on Facebook can keep you up-to-date on the latest events happening at SMU.

Other Programs

The Varsity Newsletter Series
Newsletter sent to incoming students at home
Orientation Leadership Institute
Leadership development program for current SMU students
Union and Mustang 11
NODA Internships
SMU hosts National Orientation Directors Association Internship